PhD position in Food Science and Technology

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Mar 2024

20 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Lleida
Department

Food Technology, Engineering and Science
Research Field

Biological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

27 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for a PhD candidate to join the research group of Postharvest Biology and Technology in the Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Science at the University of Lleida (Spain) with a 3-year PhD contract.

The PhD fellow will be integrated into the Doctorate Program: ‘Agricultural and Food Science and Technology’ of the University of Lleida. The program obtained a Mention of Quality (MCD2007-00037) in 2007, followed by a Mention of Excellence in 2011, which was accredited in 2022.

The candidate will join our research group and work in the context of the National Project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation entitled ALIPAT. The project is focused on mitigating the risk associated with patulin in apple juice through biotransformation. The project mixes microbiological, molecular, and chemical techniques to obtain the defined objectives.


Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s and master’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, or related fields.
  • Transcript of records for the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum grade of 6.5 out of 10.
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is desirable.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team of researchers, as well as independently.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills to present results clearly and professionally. 
  • High motivation for the research topic and a strong commitment to work.

Specific Requirements

Previous participation in research projects related to Food Science and Technology will be valued.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
SPANISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Interested candidates should submit an application letter (single pdf file preferred) including an updated CV, academic record with grades and qualifications of all subjects (BSc and MSc), and a letter of interest to Dr. Isabel Alegre Vilas ([email protected] ) no later than 27th of March of 2024.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Lleida
Country
Spain
State/Province
Catalonia
City
Lleida
Postal Code
25198
Street
Rovira Roure 191

Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
State/Province

León
City

Lleida
Website

https://dtecal.udl.cat/ca/
Street

Rovira Roure 191
Postal Code

25198
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

973702817

STATUS: EXPIRED

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